ORANGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (OPT)
Ride the Bus
Orange County Public Transportation is a transit organization committed to promoting a healthful quality of life for all residents of Orange County, N.C. Orange Bus strives to provide a comprehensive continuum of locally-accessible, community-based transportation services. As a primary transportation resource for the county, Orange Bus has the responsibility to serve residents with transportation needs. Orange Bus is dedicated to continuously improving the quality and economic value of our services.
Routes, Schedules and Fees
Hill to Hill Public Route
Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) with Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) and Orange County with Orange Public Transit (OPT)have partnered to provide a public route (identified as TTA route #420) between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, N.C. The public route serves downtown Hillsborough, Triangle SportsPlex, Chapel Hill North Shopping Center, downtown Chapel Hill, and UNC Hospital. Please note that not all stops are noted on the route maps – please contact us for additional stop information.
- Hill to Hill map (requires Adobe Reader)
- Hill to Hill fares and passes
- Hill to Hill schedule - Peak Hours
- Hill to Hill schedule -Mid-Day Service
- Hillsborough Circulator Bus
Elderly/Disabled Transportation
The Orange Bus offers Orange County elderly (60+) or disabled residents transportation from their residence to their medical care providers or shopping. Shopping trips are limited to once per week, however, medical trips are not limited. A certification form is required to qualify for this transit program.
Non-emergency door-to-door transportation to area medical facilities in Orange and Durham counties or to the closest provider can be arranged with one working day notice. Special rates are available to elderly (60+), disabled, or Medicaid eligible residents. This service is available to the general public on a seat available basis.
For rate information, please contact us.
Senior Center/Nutrition Site Transportation
Daily transportation (Monday through Friday) is provided for seniors (60+) to Orange County nutrition sites and Senior Centers. There are two nutrition sites in Orange County: Efland-Cheeks Community Center (Richmond Road, Mebane) and Northern Orange Human Services Center (Rt 86, Cedar Grove); and two Senior Centers: Seymour Senior Center (opening soon - 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill) and Central Orange Senior Center (Meadowlands, Hillsborough).
To qualify for transportation and to determine
which site location is most convenient for you, please contact us. 
Passenger Rights
Eligibility